DC members resigned to a life of poverty - think tank

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Defined contribution provision provides a "grossly inadequate" income and is condemning future elderly to a life of poverty, research by a think tank reveals.

Research by Long Finance - written by BrightonRock head of research Con Keating (pictured) - suggested DC members need to pay 50% more over their working life to achieve the same retirement income ...

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